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A traction battery is a rechargeable energy storage system specifically designed to supply power to electric motors in vehicles such as electric cars, forklifts, trams, trains, and industrial machinery. The primary purpose of a traction battery is to provide reliable, sustained power for vehicle propulsion while enabling efficient energy storage and regeneration (such as during braking).
The traction battery market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of traction batteries are primarily used by manufacturers and operators of electric and hybrid vehicles, including passenger cars, commercial electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), as well as in forklifts, mechanical handling equipment and other electric-powered machinery. They are utilized wherever a dependable, high-density energy source is needed to deliver torque over sustained periods, enabling motion rather than just enabling electronics.
The global traction battery market reached a value of nearly $39,912.45 million in 2024, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.23% since 2019. The market is expected to grow from $39,912.45 million in 2024 to $66,797.14 million in 2029 at a rate of 10.85%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.33% from 2029 and reach $109,223.41 million in 2034.
Increasing Investments by Governments
During the historic period, the traction battery market was mainly propelled by increasing investments by governments. Government funding and policy incentives helped build the necessary infrastructure, boost manufacturing capacity and foster an enabling ecosystem, critical steps in accelerating EV adoption and ensuring a reliable supply of traction batteries. For instance, in June 2025, the UK government secured an investment of US$621 million for the research, development and manufacturing of sustainable battery technologies through its Battery Innovation Programme. This four-year funding programme, running from April 2026 to March 2030, is supported by Innovate UK, the Faraday Institution and the UK Battery Industrialization Centre. The initiative aims to position the UK as a global leader in clean energy by advancing next-generation battery technologies such as solid-state, lithium-sulfur and sodium-ion systems, focusing on making batteries cheaper, more sustainable, fully recyclable and better at storing renewable energy. It also seeks to foster technology transfer and industrial partnerships, driving economic growth and job creation in the UK's battery sector. Therefore, the traction battery market was mainly driven by increasing investments by governments.
Advancing Electric Traction Battery Industrialization
Major companies in the traction battery market are advancing electric traction battery industrialization projects. Introducing large-scale manufacturing and infrastructure-scale expansion, these efforts aim to amplify production capacity and support the transition to sustainable energy systems. For example, on June 2025, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and SAIC Motor Corporation Limited launched the second phase of their advanced traction battery industrialization project in Liyang, Jiangsu Province. The project, backed by an investment of approximately RMB 12 billion and covering around 70 hectares, is expected to complete construction in 2024, further enhancing the production base jointly built by both parties. This milestone comes on the heels of CATL's RMB 40 billion investment spanning 267 hectares in the region. The inauguration also celebrated the production of the 100,000th traction battery pack at the United Auto Battery System Co., Ltd. facility-marking a significant stride toward carbon neutrality and scaled-up EV infrastructure.
The global traction battery market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 22.57% of the total market in 2024.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider traction battery market; and compares it with other markets.